Motion.io + Slack

Send Motion.io client chat messages to Slack channels instantly

Enjoy seamless communication by connecting Motion.io and Slack with this convenient workflow. When you receive a client chat message in Motion.io, it will instantly post a channel message in Slack. This process ensures you never miss crucial client messages while helping to centralize your team's communication. Stay on top of all client interactions while boosting your team's productivity and communication efficiency.

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Client Chat Message
Triggers when a client adds a message in a project's chat
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Send Channel Message
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
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Supported triggers and actions

Client Chat Message
Triggers when a client adds a message in a project's chat
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File Uploaded
Triggers when a file is uploaded to a project.
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Tag Added
Triggers when a tag is added to a project.
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Ticket Message
Triggers when someone adds a message to a helpdesk ticket
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- Portal Name
- Or: Project Owner Email
- Client Email
- Client Name
- Immediately assign tasks to client(s)?
- Tags
- Custom field values
Action
Write

- Project NameRequired
- Task TitleRequired
- Task Description
- Client Email
- Client Name
- StatusRequired
Action
Write
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
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- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
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- Conversation ID
- Reaction
- Member ID
- Message Author ID
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- Zap Identifier
- Access type
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
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- Conversation IDRequired
Action
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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
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- Allowed Delete Copy
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message TS (ID)Required
- Posted By
Action
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- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- Status Copy
- Approval request messageRequired
- Send message asRequired
- Approval typeRequired
- Zap Id
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Approve button URL
- Approve button label
- Add decline button
- Add details button
- Require confirmation
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- Display Name
- User
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
- Conversation IDRequired
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message ID (ts)Required
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message TS (ID)Required
Action
Search
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

Client Added or Updated
Triggers when a client in your client directory is added or updated.
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- FormRequired
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Task Status Change
Triggers when the status of a client task changes.
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Helpdesk Ticket Submission
Triggers when a client submits a helpdesk ticket
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- Project NameRequired
- Task TitleRequired
- Task Description
- Client Email
- Client Name
- Files
- Filenames
- Files need approval?
- Active?Required
- Assign all clients to task?
- Due Date
- Enable reminder emails?
- Internal Task?
Action
Write
- Field to search againstRequired
- SearchRequired
- Exact MatchRequired
Action
Write
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
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- Include Alias
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- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Only Public Channels?
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- ChannelRequired
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- Conversation IDRequired
- Scheduled AsRequired
- Scheduled Message IDRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
- Topic set by
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
- Conversation IDRequired
Action
Search
- Conversation IDRequired
- Message ID (ts)Required
Action
Search
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

About Motion.io

Motion.io is a client onboarding platform that helps you get what you need from clients to keep your projects moving.

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About Slack

Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.

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Motion.io + Slack

Send Motion.io client chat messages to Slack channels instantly

Client Chat Message

File Uploaded

Tag Added

Ticket Message

Create Project

Edit Task

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

New Reaction Added

New Pushed Message

New User

Archive Conversation

Invite User to Channel

Delete Message

Create Channel

Request Approval

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Get Message by Timestamp

Retrieve Thread Messages

Create Private Channel

Get Conversation

Get Message

Get Message Reactions

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

Client Added or Updated

Form Submission

Task Status Change

Helpdesk Ticket Submission

Create Task

Find Project

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Channel Member

New Message Posted to Private Channel

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Cancel Scheduled Message

Send Channel Message

Send Direct Message

Send Private Channel Message

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Remove User from Channel

Edit Message

Find Public Channel

Delete Message

Get Conversation Members

Get Message Permalink

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

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